Product Description

• Introducing the Third Expansion Pack for our Phase Distortion Synth - VirtualCZ! Being product's of the 80's
• the original CZ synths were used on countless Electro and Synth Pop records. We pay homage to this golden era with Retro Electro curated by Scott Diaz. A nostalgic selection of warm polyphonic keys
• neon leads
• phat basses and fx crafted for a perfect 80's retro sound.  Some Words From Scott Diaz... “I was lucky enough to have access to real CZ many years back and it always struck me what a versatile synth it was. I wanted to showcase where I think it’s strongest and so with that in mind I have put together ‘Retro Essentials’. The vibe here is fat
• warm melodics
• neon leads and analogue inspired basses suitable for electro funk
• nu disco
• indie dance and really anybody looking to create authentic retro electronica". Features 13 Basses 15 Leads 11 Keys 12 Pads 8 Plucks 3 Stings 1 Brass 1 Bell System Requirements The full version of VirtualCZ is required to run this expansion pack. Important Note: Plugin Boutique's VirtualCZ Synthesiser is required to run this software! Awards Note: Sunshine State/Digital Nostalgia are used as the examples. Windows (VST3) Note: The built in preset browser supports the VST3 .vstpreset format
• so if you are in doubt this is the type of preset to use! 1. Download the.zip folder from within your User Account and double-click it to reveal its contents. 2. Launch VirtualCZ within your DAW and click the ‘FILE’ option from the drop-down menu > select ‘Reveal User .vstpreset folder’. 2. Once the folder has opened
• create a new folder within the existing VirtualCZ ‘VST Presets’ directory. 3. Drag and drop/copy the .vstpreset files to the folder that you have created. 4. Close and restart VirtualCZ > select the ‘init’ tab and click ‘User’ from the drop-down menu. Select the preset name that you wish to upload and use e.g ‘BA Stinger Bass’. The Expansion Pack/Preset is now Ready for Use Within VirtualCZ Mac (VST3) Note:  The built in preset browser supports the VST3 .vstpreset format
• so if you are in doubt this is the type of preset to use! 1. Download the.zip folder from within your User Account and double-click it to reveal its contents. 2. Launch VirtualCZ within your DAW and click the ‘FILE’ option from the drop-down menu > select ‘Reveal User .vstpreset folder’. 3. Once the folder has opened
• create a new folder within the existing VirtualCZ ‘VST Presets’ directory. 4. Drag and drop/copy the .vstpreset files to the folder that you have created. 5. Close and restart VirtualCZ > select the ‘init’ tab and click ‘User’ from the drop-down menu. Select the preset name that you wish to upload and use. The Expansion Pack/Preset is now Ready for Use Within VirtualCZ VST2
• Audio Unit (AU) & ProTools Format Presets VST2 Format Presets These preset file names end with the extension ‘.fxp’ (for individual presets)
• and ‘.fxb’ (for banks). There is no fixed location
• so you can place the preset files to a computer desintation of choice. Banks or individual presets can be loaded via the VirtualCZ ‘File’ option/menu
• or via your VST2 host. When using the VST2 version of VirtualCZ
• disable the .vstpreset browser
• to load the VST2 banks. AudioUnit Format Presets (.aupreset) These preset file names end with the extension ‘.aupreset’. They only work in Audio Unit (AU) compatible (Ableton & Logic) hosts on Mac stations. The locations to copy/save them to are shown below: System Presets folder: /Library/Audio/Audio/Presets/Plugin Boutique/VirtualCZ User Presets folder: ~/Library/Audio/Audio/Presets/Plugin Boutique/VirtualCZ ProTools Format Presets (.tfx) These preset file names end with the extension ‘.tfx’. ProTools presets are usually located in the following folders: Mac: ~/Documents/Pro Tools/Plug-In Settings/VirtualCZ Windows: %UserProfile%\Documents\Pro Tools\Plug-In Settings\VirtualC

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About the Plugin Boutique VirtualCZ Expansion Pack: Retro Electro

The Plugin Boutique VirtualCZ Expansion Pack: Retro Electro combines traditional design with modern performance for Expansion Packs enthusiasts.

Why Choose the Plugin Boutique VirtualCZ Expansion Pack: Retro Electro?

• •Authentic Plugin Boutique craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Plugin Boutique's respected Expansion Packs lineup

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